Nursing at Rockford University
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at Rockford University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Rockford University is located in Rockford, IL.
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Studying Online at Rockford University
Distance learning is available at Rockford University. Of 1,241 students, 63 (5%) studied exclusively online and 782 (63%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Rockford University
Use these rankings to compare Rockford University’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #61 of 78 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #64 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #186 of 310 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #242 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1298 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1483 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Rockford University
Students who complete Rockford University’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $58,920 |
| 2 years | $61,020 |
| 3 years | $62,609 |
| 4 years | $68,865 |
| 5 years | $75,490 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Rockford University report median earnings of $68,865, compared with $63,229 for all Rockford University graduates — about 9% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Rockford University is $30,500.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Rockford University
This Nursing program at Rockford University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 28 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Rockford University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.